Aerospace Technical Sales Manager – US & Canada

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Aerospace Electronics in North America seeks a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across airline, operator, OEM and partner accounts. You will own complex sales cycles, translate customer needs into technical and commercial solutions, and collaborate with engineering and product teams.

This quota‑carrying, hands‑on role requires 7+ years of aerospace sales, strong technical acumen, and travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years aerospace/aviation sales experience.
• Proven experience selling to airlines, business aviation operators, MROs, OEMs, or aviation organizations.
• Experience with avionics, aircraft systems, connectivity solutions, or aviation software products.
• Established relationships with airline engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Strong technical sales acumen and ability to communicate complex concepts.
• Proven ability to manage and close complex, long‑cycle deals.
• Structured, data‑driven approach to pipeline and opportunity management.
• Willingness to travel (~50%) and strong personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow a defined portfolio of airline, operator, OEM, and partner accounts.
• Build and execute account plans focused on expansion and retention.
• Lead complex, multi‑stakeholder sales opportunities from qualification to close.
• Translate operational challenges into clear technical and commercial solutions.
• Partner with engineering and product teams to shape customer‑driven offerings.
• Maintain an accurate, data‑driven pipeline and forecast in Salesforce.
• Develop pricing strategies, proposals, and support contract negotiations.
• Build credibility with technical, operational, and commercial stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, program, and customer teams.
• Represent Teledyne at industry events and customer‑facing engagements.

Skills

Aerospace sales expertise

Tech sales acumen

Complex deal closing

Pipeline management

Travel readiness

Relationship building with airlines/OE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field. Advanced degree highly desired.

Job description

Teledyne Aerospace Electronics in North America seeks a Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across airline, operator, OEM and partner accounts. You will own complex sales cycles, translate customer needs into technical and commercial solutions, and collaborate with engineering and product teams.

This quota‑carrying, hands‑on role requires 7+ years of aerospace sales, strong technical acumen, and travel up to 50%.